Furyk retiring, Samardich to run for sheriff

By RICHARD JENKINS

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HURLEY — Iron County Sheriff Tony Furyk has decided to retire at the end of his current term, with Lt. Paul Samardich recently taking the first steps necessary to run for the office.

Furyk has been with the Iron County Sheriff’s Department since 1983, serving the last eight years as sheriff.

He said while he loves the job, he felt it’s time to let someone else do it.

Since starting with the department, he said he has seen a lot of changes — most notably the technology the department uses.

While the department was likely writing reports on typewrit...